Powers overpowered the Bearcats as he struck out 17 in the conference opener for the Pirates. While his performance from the mound was outstanding, Powers helped his cause from the plate, as he was 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and 3 RBI.

Also contributing for Dover was Kyle Biggs. Biggs was 3-for-4 at bat with a double and two runs scored.

The Pirates will continue conference play at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday as they hosts Dardanelle.

Softball

Dardanelle 4,

Van Buren 2

The Lady Sand Lizards scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning to set the tone Friday as Dardanelle defeated the Pointerettes of Van Buren at Merritt Park.

Nikki Possage was the pitcher of record for the Lady Lizards, as she allowed three hits in the win. Possage also had five strikeouts and walked one.

From the plate, Kelcie McGee was 2-for-3 with two singles and one RBI. Carmen Flurry was 2-for-4 with two singles, a RBI and a stolen base.

After scoring three in the first, Dardanelle added its last run in the second. The Pointerettes scored two runs in the top of the seventh, but were not allowed any more as the Lady Sand Lizards picked up the win.

Dardanelle will return to action at 5 p.m. Tuesday as they travel to Dover for 4AAAA Conference action.